Hidden Gems 4: Songs That Missed the Top of the Charts
From Springsteen to The Cars, there were some hits we take for granted now — that weren’t such a big deal this week in 1978.
The Crooked Path to Badfinger’s “Straight Up”
Geoff Emerick, George Harrison, and Todd Rundgren all had a hand in the extended production of this 1971 album.
From Failures Come Pop Successes
Originally, these giant classic rock hits were meant for a different audience. A few twists and turns gifted the rest of us with them.
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
